The Living Room May 3

Amanda arrives at the stunning modernist home of funnyman, TV Presenter and radio host Tim Ross. He shares his love for all things hip that he’s collected from the 50’s and 60’s. Then it’s houseguest Amanda’s turn to return the favour as Tim hands over the day’s washing. Ah… could the life of a 50s housewife get any more glamorous?

PETS WITH CHRIS BROWN:

On the couch this week, joining Chris and the TLR team is a mix of furry and brightly coloured, feathered friends. Bondi Rescue’s humble hero Chappo, AKA Chris Chapman, introduces us to his high-spirited boxer Marley. And, not to be out done by the high profile pair, TLR viewer Kris Stanley dazzles us with her feathered jamboree of brightly coloured parrots, chickens … and a bunny or two.

FOOD WITH MIGUEL MAESTRE: STRAWBERRY ROCKYROAD

This week Miguel meets up with third generation strawberry farmer Ruth, at Sunny Ridge Strawberry farm in the Mornington Peninsula. Together, using authentic methods with their feet, they squash strawberries into wine. Sunny Ridge produces 60 million delicious strawberries a year. It’s the perfect spot for Miguel’s ‘dessert to die for’… Strawberry Rocky Road.

HOME WITH BARRY DU BOIS: RENO FOR PROFIT – BLACKTOWN

Cheri Barber is back lending her expertise to a pair of first time property flippers, Gavin and Tracey.These Bondi buddies have bought in Blacktown, in Sydney’s west, to get their foot on the property ladder. With Cherie’s help, all is going well until their neighbour throws a spanner in the works. They learn he’s decided to put in a new fence that goes against their modern scheme. Then, to make matters worse, new plants are stolen straight out of the garden – blowing their budget out. Will Gavin and Tracey overcome these hurdles and turn a profit on their first investment?